Rolf McPherson

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Rolf and his mother, Aimee Semple McPherson, in New York City in 1928. She founded the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, which he led for 44 years after her death. Though he did not inherit her charisma, his administrative skills helped the church expand globally, now claiming 8.4 million members in 144 countries.

Rolf and his mother, Aimee Semple McPherson, in New York City in 1928. She founded the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, which he led for 44 years after her death. Though he did not inherit her charisma, his administrative skills helped the church expand globally, now claiming 8.4 million members in 144 countries. (Pacific & Atlantic Photos)

Rolf and his mother, Aimee Semple McPherson, in New York City in 1928. She founded the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, which he led for 44 years after her death. Though he did not inherit her charisma, his administrative skills helped the church expand globally, now claiming 8.4 million members in 144 countries.